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title: Mask-Wearing Guidance Updated for Most Americans
description: The Centers for Disease Control recently announced updates to is masking-wearing recommendations in the U.S.
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# [Mask-Wearing Guidance Updated for Most Americans](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/mask-wearing-guidance-updated-for-most-americans)

 Written by [Bill Disch](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/bill-disch) | Mar 4, 2022 1:01:00 PM

*1.5 minute read*

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced updates to its masking-wearing recommendations in the U.S. A new tool, the [COVID-19 Community Levels, ](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/community-levels.html)can help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. The levels provide the CDC’s guidance on mask-wearing, as well as other topics like COVID-19 vaccines and testing.

It is recommended that individuals in high-risk areas continue to wear masks in indoor settings. About 70% of the U.S. population is currently in a low- or medium-risk county. For these counties, it’s no longer recommended to mask indoors. The new guidance also applies to K-12 schools, meaning that low or medium-risk counties no longer need to wear a mask as well.

Individuals are always welcome to wear a mask at any time if they feel safer with it. Anyone with symptoms, a positive test, or COVID-19 exposure should continue to wear a mask.

[Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin-cdc-mask-guidance.pdf) for more details.

 

*This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.*

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